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あげる

Nに 物を あげる物を Nに あげるNへ 物を あげる

Meanings

  • to give (something to someone)
  • to present
  • to offer
  • to provide

About this pattern

Explanation

あげる is used when the speaker or someone inside the speaker’s group gives something to another person. It focuses on the act of giving from the giver to the recipient. The recipient is marked with に (or へ in less common or more emphatic cases), and the thing given is marked with を. In casual speech it can be used for giving things, time, help, or even offerings and presents. Be mindful of polite form あげます/あげました when speaking politely.

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Example sentences

友達にプレゼントをあげる。

I give a present to my friend.

母に花をあげました。

I gave flowers to my mother.

先生に本をあげる。

I give a book to the teacher.

弟にお金をあげる。

I give money to my younger brother.